This IDSC Certificate aims to provide students with a basic foundation of the knowledge and skills needed to work with young children (birth to 9 years) with special needs and their families especially in the Infant Development Program (IDP) and the Supported Child Development program (SCD).

Early Childhood Education certificate programs are designed to enhance, deepen, and enrich the early childhood professional’s knowledge and skill in creating optimal and inclusive early learning environments, assessing children appropriately, communicating with families, and designing learning experiences to foster children’s development and learning.

Certificate programs are comprised of five 3-credit courses (15 credits total).

Students must complete a total of 15 credits, consisting of:

• EPSE 348: Family-Centered Practice for Children with Special Needs (3 credits)
• EPSE 406: Typical and Atypical Development in Infants and Children (3 credits)
• ECED 439: Assessment of Infants and Young Children with Special Needs (3 credits)

And two of:

• ECED 440: Supporting Social and Communication Development in Infants and Young Children with Special Needs (3 credits)
• ECED 441: Early Intervention for Infants and Young Children with Sensory Loss and Motor Impairments (3 credits)
• ECED 442: Supporting Indigenous Infants and Young Children within the Context of Their Communities (3 credits)

Total = 15 credits

Find out more information about how to apply and register.

For the most up-to-date information on this program, including admissions information and program requirements, please visit the UBC Calendar.

For full details on ECE Certificate and Diploma options, visit the Early Childhood Education webpage.

Due to course and program revisions, admissions will be put on temporary hold after March 28th.
Please check back for further updates about resumption of admissions.

Apply via the Teacher Education Office